all that we are

Vai watched her daughter carefully as she explained, fire blue eyes fierce and protective in a way that said she'd be going after the god of death herself if she wasn't pleased with the response. Nothing she would miss? She arched an eyebrow, gazing into Ashe's face to try and find any trace that she was playing down her reaction. Relaxing just a touch at having both of her babies close, glancing from Ashe down to Felix, her lips parted in open surprise at the response she was given. "Immortal?" she echoed, a thousand questions on her tongue that - thankfully - were answered in the next breath. She didn't miss the adoration and quiet awe in the assassin's eyes, Vai pressing a kiss to her dark hair. Her fingers laced into her daughter's, and she sighed and tilted her head to rest it against Ashe's. "What a noble thing to do," she murmured softly, unable to really place her emotions on the matter. Immortality... a gift and a curse. Ultimately a curse, the more she considered it. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips, Vai realising soon enough that Ashetta had made the exact same choice that she would have. "You seem happier, having embraced Mort," she murmured. "What is he like?" vervain I am always on your side